Fellowship Program

Save The Bay's Fellowship Program enlists volunteers to provide critical professional support in our office and at restoration sites while gaining hands-on experience and individual mentorship as team members of Save The Bay’s talented and passionate staff. This program is an excellent opportunity for professional development and offers insight into a nonprofit-sector career.

The program operates in 12-16 week sessions, with possibilities for extension. Fellows commit to working 20-24 hours per week. These are unpaid volunteer positions. Save The Bay provides transportation reimbursements.

Fellows are selected on a variety of criteria including interests, education, experience and knowledge in environmental studies, local government, restoration science, community engagement, communications, fundraising and enthusiasm for the San Francisco Bay. Fellows participate in a field planting day, all-staff meetings, and any staff appreciation events offered during their Session. Read position descriptions below.

“It was refreshing to work with such a well-run organization. The projects I worked on with the Pollution Prevention Team renewed my drive to be a part of a field that focuses on clean stormwater solutions for a healthy Bay. Overall, it was a great experience!” – Hilary, former Pollution Prevention Policy Fellow.

Sessions last 12-16 weeks

Session

Duration

Application Deadline

I

January/February - March/April

February 9

II

May - July/Aug.

April 25

III

Sept. - Nov/Dec

August 22

Are you interested in applying to be a Fellow for Session II this summer? If your summer schedule differs from ours, we encourage you to apply and to email us to discuss your availability.

Save The Bay reserves the right to fill Fellowship positions before the application deadline passes.

Dive into online advocacy, social media engagement, and creative writing with the talented Communications Team at Save The Bay. Read more

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING FELLOW

Place yourself at the intersection of Save The Bay's cutting-edge restoration, policy, and fundraising campaigns with Save The Bay's Development Team. Support our efforts to cultivate relationships with donors, corporate contacts, corporate employee affinity groups, and grassroots community partners.Read more

EVENTS & OUTREACH FELLOW

Take on a hybrid position, which interfaces with both Save The Bay’s Development and Communications Teams! Help plan and publicize exciting networking and fundraising events such as Bay Day, Blue, and the annual Catamaran Sail.Read more

HABITAT RESTORATION FIELD & OFFICE FELLOW

Dig into restoration ecology and community engagement as part of the energetic Habitat and Restoration Team. Some of your work will be in the office, but much of your time will be spent on the frontlines of native plant propagation, invasive species removal, seed collection, and community outreach programs.Read more

NURSERY & HABITAT RESTORATION FELLOW

Get your hands dirty on the shorelines! Work in our native plant nurseries, gaining experience in transition zone native species, propagation, and integrated pest management.Read more

POLICY FELLOW

Work with Save The Bay’s Policy Department on strategic campaigns to protect San Francisco Bay's wildlife and habitats, as well as ground-breaking programs for urban sustainability in Bay Area communities.Read more

How to Apply

Please review the descriptions to submit an application to the specific position that matches your background and interests.

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org with the position title for which you are applying in the subject line.